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Oil on various boat parts
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I have already begun to refurb my new old boat and have some questions about oiling. I would like to make this boat as low maintenance as I can and therefore oil seems to be the way to go. Having…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Apr 30.
New Rescue Dog/Boat
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I was looking for a boat trailer, and instead ended up with another boat and still no trailer. I'm wondering if any of you guys can tell me what boat this is? The son who I bought it off said his…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew May 1.
Cutting Transoms Question???
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I am to the point where I am cutting the transoms for my skiff and I was just wondering what the consensus was for the best way to cut the compound angles. I dont have a huge wood shop, but I do have…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by tungsten Feb 8.
Can 5200 be painted?
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If so, does one need to use oil base paint? Thanks, AndrewContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Jun 27, 2011.
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Andrew replied to tungsten's discussion plastic film over epoxy.
"I was going to tell you not to hit your boat with a hammer. :)
Andrew"
Andrew replied to tungsten's discussion plastic film over epoxy.
"I have done it before all in one step with a slow hardener and there was enough time to get it all done. It was a little rushed, and it took some force get the bubbles out as it was close to setting but it is doable.
Mike (Tungsten) and…"
Andrew replied to tungsten's discussion plastic film over epoxy.
"So is this the process you used?
1.Roll on coat of epoxy
2. Lay fabric
3. Fill weave
4. Roll on plastic
5. Allow to set
I know we talked about this when you were over but I cant remember what we thought was the best way? I am getting…"
Andrew replied to tungsten's discussion plastic film over epoxy.
"The material is called PetG. It is the same material that they make pop bottles out of to give you all a point of reference.
As tungsten mentioned I used it on my skiff build and would never do it any other way. You seem to be an…"
Andrew replied to tungsten's discussion A half wooden boat
"Very nice looking joint. If I ever do another boat that will be the way to go.
Andrew"
Robb Grubb commented on Andrew's blog post Raising the Zephyr
"Andrew, Can't quite tell what type of boat it is, maybe one of them 'flat spot' bottom boats from Montana? what ever the type of boat, 'good on you' to tear it down and build it back up with your Son.
Cheers,…"
Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion New Rescue Dog/Boat
"I'm going to put this over in the blogs so if the mods want to delete it please go ahead. Otherwise I will just leave it here and update the blog.
Andrew"
Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion New Rescue Dog/Boat
"I got after that pesky bed liner that the previous owner used on the sides. 20 sanding disks later it was gone.
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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion Oil on various boat parts
"Thanks for that. After taking a little more time here I looked and I think I have a plan. I have to keep telling myself that my new/old boat is a quick fixer upper and not a show boat. I've decided to go with paint on the…"
lhedrick replied to Andrew's discussion Oil on various boat parts
"In the past I used varnish on all surfaces but it just does not hold up. Now I only varnish plywood surfaces. All hardwood gets oil only. It takes much less time to add some oil then it does to scrap and sand varnish. As for…"
Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion New Rescue Dog/Boat
"Started working with my son last night. Sawzall and a 5yo makes for short work of the interior and removing the chine logs. Lucky for me the previous owner/builder was not familiar with marine fasteners and 5200 adhesive.
Truck bed…"
tungsten replied to Andrew's discussion New Rescue Dog/Boat
"hey congrats Andrew,looks like its in good shape.Your gonna be busy for awhile."
Andrew replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"I have used both 0.030" and 0.020" PETg 4'x8' sheets which I cut down to 2' width.
The 0.020" thickness is the easier to work with. It is not as thick so the bubbles work out easier.
I got mine from Sabic…"
Andrew replied to Guy Fredrickson's discussion Guy's Wooden Drift Boat Project
"An Tungsten mentioned I used the "peel ply" technique in the first link, I am very pleased with the results.
Here are some pictures, although some of them may not do the finish justice. It is very glass for the most part, although…"
Andrew replied to Nick N's discussion Wood.....again
"I have been using Hemlock for my build, and to date I am very happy with it. The Hemlock I am obviously has no knots and has very long grains. I chose it over the cedar that I can get here as it is cheaper and has better…"
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More Sanding
Lat week I was able to get the rest of this infernal green paint sanded off. The best thing that I found were Gator Black Zirconium Sanding disks. They lasted way longer that than the other 2 or 3 brands I tried.
Here she is without her makeup
After…
ContinuePosted on May 7, 2012 at 7:47am
Raising the Zephyr
I was looking for a boat trailer, and instead ended up with another boat and still no trailer.
I'm wondering if any of you guys can tell me what boat this is? The son who I bought it off said his dad built it from plans a while back but he does not know what they were.
I have to get it home & open this can of worms to see what is in there, but there is no rot and I think I can get her in great shape shortly. The price was crazy cheap, so at the very least…
ContinuePosted on May 1, 2012 at 8:50am — 1 Comment
Deconstruction
Started working with my son last night. Sawzall and a 5yo makes for short work of the interior and removing the chine logs. Lucky for me the previous owner/builder was not familiar with marine fasteners and 5200 adhesive.
Truck bed liner on the bottom is in pretty good shape.
…
ContinuePosted on May 1, 2012 at 8:30am
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